Update: Oisin O’Callaghan Wins RTÉ Ireland 2020 Young Sportsperson of the Year Award
Photo: Isac Paddock
Last night, RTÉ announced that Oisin O'Callaghan won the 2020 title for Young Sportsperson of the Year, beating snooker player Aaron Hill, boxer Katelyn Phelan, dart player Keane Barry, and footballer Oisin Mullin.
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Ireland’s young DH breakout star Oisin O’Callaghan was nominated for the 2020 Young Sportsperson of the Year title by Irish media outlet RTÉ.
The 17-year-old earned Ireland its first World Championship title in his very first world-level race, then followed that result with two Junior DH World Cup wins in Maribor.
Photos: Isac Paddock
He earned a spot on the YT Mob last year in the YT Mob World Tour, and he has since demonstrated that he has the talent and dedication to go far in the sport. He hopes to take the World Cup overall next year and defend his rainbow stripes.
Watch the story of Oisin's rise to the top, here.
For the RTÉ award, O’Callaghan is up against snooker player Aaron Hill, boxer Katelyn Phelan, dart player Keane Barry, and footballer Oisin Mullin. The RTÉ Sport Awards will be held later today.
Photo: Isac Paddock
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There once was a strong lad named Oisin
Who really put his wheels in motion
He's a proper young tike
Who has skills on a bike
His world champs win caused quite a commotion
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on topic - Congrats Oisin! Lad's fast.